Job Description: Global Director – Welding Torches & Accessories

ESAB is a global leader in welding and cutting technologies, with over 100 years of innovation behind us. Our Welding Equipment division plays a critical role in delivering high-performance solutions across industries worldwide. As part of our continued growth, we are looking for a Global Director – Welding Torches & Accessories to lead and shape our global product portfolio. In this strategic leadership role, you will oversee a team of Global Product Managers and drive the development, performance, and innovation of ESAB’s torches and accessories portfolio, including MIG guns, TIG torches, consumables, gouging solutions, and fume extraction systems.

Your responsibilities

Drive global portfolio performance, focusing on margin expansion, sales growth, and technical product differentiation
Define and execute product strategies, roadmaps, and lifecycle management across light and heavy welding segments
Analyze market trends, customer needs, and portfolio performance to identify growth opportunities
Lead new product introductions (NPI) and continuous product improvements
Increase attachment rates across ESAB equipment and filler metals
Conduct and lead Voice of Customer (VOC) activities with end users, distributors, and internal stakeholders
Translate customer insights into product requirements, business cases, and feature prioritization
Manage product evolution and feature requests throughout the lifecycle
Collaborate closely with R&D and Engineering teams to define product specifications, ensuring timely development and successful launches
Ensure adherence to ESAB’s Accelerated Product Development (APD) stage-gate process
Partner with MarCom and Sales to deliver impactful product launches, campaigns, and pricing strategies
Support forecasting, supply-demand planning, and regional execution
Work with Supply Chain, Production, and Quality teams to ensure global product availability and quality standards
Drive knowledge sharing across regions, including insights from trade shows, customer interactions, and benchmarking activities

Your profile

A Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Technology, or Business Administration
Minimum 5 years of Product Management experience in welding or a similar heavy industry
Strong understanding of welding processes and applications
Proven ability to develop and execute global product and market strategies
Experience in conducting VOC research and translating insights into product development
Solid business acumen, including pricing, cost structures, and market dynamics
Strategic mindset with strong analytical capabilities
Experience working with cross-functional and international teams
Strong communication and executive presentation skills
Familiarity with Lean / Six Sigma methodologies is an advantage
Fluency in English

What we offer

A strategic global leadership role with high business impact
The opportunity to shape and grow a critical product portfolio within ESAB
Collaboration with international teams across R&D, Sales, and Operations
Exposure to global markets, customers, and innovation initiatives
A dynamic, performance-driven environment with strong career growth potential

If you are passionate about product leadership, innovation, and driving global impact in the welding industry, we would love to hear from you.

ESAB is a world leader in the production of welding and cutting equipment and consumables. Our innovative, world-renowned equipment and solutions are developed with input from customers and built with the expertise and heritage of a global manufacturing leader.

#J-18808-Ljbffr

Ozas-Esab Sp. z o.o.